High Security Two-Way Virtual Cross-Barrier Observation and Communication Device

ABSTRACT

A high security two-way virtual cross-barrier observation and communication device has a mounting frame with a hardened core, a pair of digital displays, and a pair of cameras. The mounting frame may correspond to a typical interior door of a building or a relevant component of a vehicle, aircraft, or other relevant application. The hardened core is bullet-resistant and fire-resistant to protect occupants of a protected space from harm. The digital displays and cameras are positioned on opposing sides of the mounting frame, each camera transmitting a live video feed to the opposing display, creating the appearance of a window while protecting occupants. The digital displays may be used to display any desired information. An emergency protocol may be activated to communicate with emergency services. A plurality of laminate layers bond and encapsulate the displays and cameras to the hardened core, forming a rugged, self-contained unit with no moving parts.

The current application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) application of aU.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 16/827,703 filed on Mar. 24,2020. The U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 16/827,703 claims apriority to a U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62/822,504 filed onMar. 22, 2019.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to security windows mounted indoors and barriers. More specifically, the present invention is a dualview virtual high security window that is intrusion, fire, bullet, andblast resistant.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

School shootings have unfortunately become more common and more deadlyin recent years. If an assailant breaches the front entry of a school,the classroom door is the last line of defense for the students in theclassroom, and few teachers are equipped to defend and protect studentsin such a scenario. It is therefore an objective of the presentinvention to address this issue by providing users with a full-sizevirtual “window” created by a pair of opposing cameras streaming livevideo feeds to digital displays mounted opposite each other in a framesuch as an interior door that offers positive security against unwantedor illegal forced entry into a classroom, office or the like. It is alsoan objective of the present invention to provide an informationdissemination platform through remote electronic control of any messagesor other digital content to be displayed on the digital displays.

It is a further objective of the present invention to provide to providea high-security door or other barrier constructed to withstand fire andbullet impacts, and whose constituent components are further laminatedand encapsulated together with high performance laminate material,providing durability and enabling functionality in a wide variety ofchallenging environments.

Additional advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in thedescription which follows, and in part will be obvious from thedescription, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Additionaladvantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of theinstrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in thedetailed description of the invention section. Further benefits andadvantages of the embodiments of the invention will become apparent fromconsideration of the following detailed description given with referenceto the accompanying drawings, which specify and show preferredembodiments of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a protected side of the presentinvention according to some embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an unprotected side of the presentinvention according to some embodiments.

FIG. 3 is a general block diagram of the electrical and electroniccomponents of the present invention according to some embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a side cross sectional view of the present invention showingthe plurality of laminate layers according to some embodiments.

FIG. 5 is a side cross sectional view of the present inventionillustrating multiple sections of the hardened core according to someembodiments.

FIG. 6 is a side cross sectional view of the present inventionillustrating additional internal buffer sections adjacent to thehardened core according to some embodiments.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention. The present invention is to bedescribed in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes athorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects ofthe present invention that may be practiced or utilized without theimplementation of some features as they are described. It should beunderstood that some details have not been described in detail in orderto not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References hereinto “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or“alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustratingaspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in someinstances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope ofthe present invention as a whole.

The present invention is a high security two-way virtual cross-barrierobservation and communication device. More particularly, the presentinvention provides a sturdy protective barrier resistant against fireand firearms with a virtual “window” enabling real-time observationthrough the protective barrier. In general, the present invention isintended for installation into or initial construction with interiordoors for use in various settings such as, but not limited to, schools,offices, or homes, where it is desirable to provide protection of theoccupants of a room or other protected space from various threats,including, but not limited to, intrusion by one or more assailants,bullet damage from small arms up to armor-piercing rifle rounds, andfire. The present invention may be installed into an existing barriersuch as a door or be integrated into the barrier during initialmanufacture of the barrier. In addition to physical protection, thepresent invention provides full observation of the exterior of theprotected area, or unprotected area, from the interior of the protectedarea. The present invention is generally and primarily aimed toward thegoal of creating a typical full size “window” in the doors of schoolclassrooms, while providing protection from intrusion, fire, andbullets. It should be noted, however, that the present invention is notrestricted to installation in interior doors of buildings and may beadapted for use in any other relevant application, such as, but notlimited to, armored vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, or any otherapplication where window-like functionality and message displaycapabilities coupled with physical protection may be desired.Furthermore, the present invention provides various relevant secondaryfunctionalities such as, but not limited to, mass communicationthroughout a facility such as a school by displaying a message on eachinstance of the virtual “window”, emergency alert activation,communication with emergency response services, deploying deterrentmeasures against would-be assailants, and other functionalities andfeatures.

In general, referring to FIGS. 1-3, the present invention comprises amounting frame 1, a first digital display 2, a second digital display 3,a first camera 4, a second camera 5, a processing unit 6, a power source7, and a plurality of laminate layers 40.

The mounting frame 1 is the main structural component of the presentinvention that forms the support structure necessary to assemble theremaining components of the present invention together. In someembodiments, the mounting frame 1 is configured to correspond to astandard thickness interior door. In such embodiments, when fullyassembled, the thickness of the present invention should not exceed 1¾inches, in order to fit flush with any standard steel or wood commercialdoor and for retrofitting existing doors. In some such embodiments, themounting frame 1 may generally be a typical solid core wood door of anydesired dimensions, or be composed of any suitable and/or typical doormaterial. In some alternate embodiments, the present invention may beadapted for use in a vehicle such as, but not limited to, an armoredtransport vehicle. In such embodiments, the mounting frame 1 may beconfigured to correspond to a vehicular window frame, a vehicular sidepanel, a vehicular door, or a vehicular chassis, or any similar orrelevant structural component in a vehicle. In the preferred embodimentof the present invention, the mounting frame 1 comprises a protectedside 10, an unprotected side 11, and a hardened core 12. The mountingframe 1 extends longitudinally along a thickness 13 of the mountingframe 1 between the protected side 10 and the unprotected side 11,wherein the protected side 10 and the unprotected side 11 are positionedopposite each other on the mounting frame 1. The protected side 10should be understood herein to be positioned adjacent to the interior ofa classroom, office, or other space to be protected through the presentinvention, while the unprotected side 11 is positioned adjacent to ahallway or other space exterior to the protected space from which asassailant may approach. In some embodiments configured for interiordoorways, the thickness 13 of the mounting frame 1 is 1.75 inches tocorrespond to a typical interior door thickness, though in otherembodiments, the thickness 13 of the mounting frame 1 may vary asdesired.

The first digital display 2 and the second digital display 3 may be anysuitable type of electronic display screen capable of receiving anddisplaying electronic information. In some embodiments, the firstdigital display 2 and the second digital display 3 are touchscreenscapable of recognizing capacitive, resistive, surface acoustic wave, orinfrared touch input. The first camera 4 and the second camera 5 mayeach be any suitable type of camera capable of capturing and streaminglive video to one of the digital displays in order to facilitate thevirtual window functionality. The first digital display 2 and the firstcamera 4 are positioned adjacent to the protected side 10 of themounting frame 1, while the second digital display 3 and the secondcamera 5 are positioned adjacent to the unprotected side 11 of themounting frame 1. More particularly, in the preferred embodiment, thefirst camera 4 and the second camera 5 are built into the mounting frame1 in such a way as to conceal the presence of the first camera 4 and thesecond camera 5. For example, the first camera 4 and the second camera 5may be concealed behind glass screens covering the first digital display2 and the second digital display 3. Furthermore, in the preferredembodiment, the first camera 4 and the second camera 5 are each a fullcolor wide angle camera.

Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, thefirst digital display 2 and the second digital display 3 are eachconnected adjacent to the hardened core 12 through one of the pluralityof laminate layers 40, as seen in FIG. 4. Moreover, in the preferredembodiment, each of the plurality of laminate layers 40 is ahigh-performance laminate material, such as, but not limited to,laminate resin. The goal of the inclusion of the plurality of laminatelayers 40 is to bond the components of the present invention together inorder to achieve a self-contained, unitized apparatus with no movingparts that is sealed with said laminate layers 40 to protect againstshock, vibration, moisture, and other potentially harmful effects. Thepresent invention may be fully externally encapsulated by the pluralityof laminate layers 40 in some embodiments, or the plurality of laminatelayers 40 may internally bond the components of the present inventionadjacent to each other. As previously mentioned, the full thickness 13of the present invention, including any laminate layers 40, should notexceed 1¾ inches in order to fit flush with any standard steel or woodcommercial door and retrofitting existing doors.

Preferably, the lamination/encapsulation aspect of the present inventionmay allow it to withstand, for example, humidity of 95% and extremes oftemperature between 165 degrees Fahrenheit and negative 40 degreesFahrenheit. Further, the present invention may function in weightlessconditions, such as in outer space applications, as well as at highpressure conditions, such as deep-sea depths. The present invention mayalso operate while oriented at any angle, whether vertically as a doorembodiment, or horizontally mounted in a floor or ceiling, for example,and will withstand continuous movement or tumbling.

As previously mentioned, in the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention each of the plurality of laminate layers 40 is composed of ahigh-performance laminate material. The high-performance laminatematerial should be optically clear and UV stable, allowing for thecameras to be mounted inside the sealed unit of the present invention,separated from the surrounding environment by fire-resistant surfaceglass covering the digital displays, as will be described later herein.Further, in the preferred embodiment, the high-performance laminatematerial conforms to Raytheon missile specs MIS 30366 as well as L3Harris specs BOMS 8045, Ocean Systems (Advanced) 450% elongation and3400 PSI. Built to these specifications, the present invention is arugged, unitized, high-security device suitable for applications inmilitary vehicles, on land, water, aircraft, missiles, or any otherrelevant application.

The first digital display 2, the second digital display 3, the firstcamera 4, and the second camera 5 are each electronically connected tothe power source 7, as shown in FIG. 3. Furthermore, the first digitaldisplay 2, the second digital display 3, the first camera 4, and thesecond camera 5 are each electronically connected to the processing unit6, wherein the processing unit 6 is configured in the preferredembodiment to receive a first live video feed from the first camera 4,receive a second live video feed from the second camera 5, display thefirst live video feed on the second digital display 3, and display thesecond live video feed on the first digital display 2. Thus, the presentinvention may enable in some embodiments a two-way observationfunctionality across the physical barrier presented by the mountingframe 1 and hardened core 12. Students in a classroom, for example, areafforded a similar view to a typical glass window, giving a feeling ofopenness to the occupants as opposed to a view fully obstructed by adoor. Furthermore, facial recognition software may be executed by theprocessing unit 6 on the first video feed and/or second video feed asdesired in various embodiments.

The processing unit 6 is the electronic control and communicationprocessing center of the present invention, comprising one or morecomputing devices such as, but not limited to, printed circuit boards(PCBs), microcontrollers, integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, orany other electrical or electronic components suitable for achieving thepurpose of the present invention. The processing unit 6 may be asingular processing chip, a motherboard, or any electronic processingcomponent or combination of components suited to carrying out electronicmanagement of the present invention.

The present invention may comprise any number and type of electrical andelectronic connections and/or cable terminals for features andcomponents such as the power source 7, video data input/output for IPremote monitoring, intercom audio in/out for phone and radio patching,door lock solenoid, alarm trigger for emergency responders, remoteprogramming, and other functions that can be remotely configured.

It is contemplated that the power source 7 of the present invention maytake any form and configuration of electrical power delivery suitable topower all electrical and electronic components of the present invention.The power source 7 may be realized through a hard-wired connection to anexternal power grid of a building, and/or the power source 7 maycomprise a battery backup and/or a remote universal power supply (UPS)for operation during any potential power failure. A UPS may be installednear the present invention in order to provide backup power duringextended times of power failure. The present invention may furthercomprise an internal lithium ion battery or another type of battery andcharging system as an added power redundancy.

The preferred embodiment may further include control means for the firstdigital display 2 and the second digital display 3. More particularly,for example, a user of the present invention such as a teacher may beable to disable the second digital display 3 so that any would-beassailants facing the unprotected side 11 of the present invention areprevented from observing the protected space, such as a classroom fullof students.

Further still, the first digital display 2 and/or the second digitaldisplay 3 may be utilized for mass communication to students in aschool, for example, where each classroom door has the present inventioninstalled. An administrative official may designate at least one displaymessage 29 to display on the first digital display 2 and/or the seconddigital display 3. The at least one display message 29 may be sent bythe administrative official to the processing unit 6 of the presentinvention, which is configured to receive the at least one displaymessage 29 through the wireless communication device 25 (or through ahard-wired connection) and display the at least one display message 29on the first digital display 2 and/or the second digital display 3. Insome embodiments, different display messages 29 may simultaneously bedisplayed on the first digital display 2 and the second digital display3. The at least one display message 29 should not be limited to textcharacters, and may include still images, video, animation, or any otherapplicable type of visual media. Such a mass communication means may beutilized during normal operation of a school, for example, by displayingdaily announcements, class rescheduling or cancellation information,upcoming events, or any other relevant information. Thus, the presentinvention facilitates robust transfer of information through the firstdigital display 2 and the second digital display 3, and physical safetyand protection from harm for students or other occupants of theprotected space.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hardened core12 is centrally positioned along the thickness 13 of the mounting frame1 and securely connected within the mounting frame 1 between theprotected side 10 and the unprotected side 11. In all embodiments, thehardened core 12 is constructed of one or more materials with fireresistant and bullet resistant, or anti-ballistic, properties. In someembodiments, the hardened core 12 is constructed of a hardened steelmaterial, such as, but not limited to, AR-500 steel. In otherembodiments, the hardened core 12 may be constructed of any othermaterial with suitable bullet resistant and fire resistant properties,such as, but not limited to, expanded aluminum, composite metal foam,titanium, Kevlar, ceramics, fiberglass, polyethylene, polycarbonate, orother suitable materials.

Further, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, theplurality of laminate layers 40 comprises a first laminate layer 41 anda second laminate layer 42, as seen in FIG. 4. The first digital display2 is bonded to the hardened core 12 through the first laminate layer 41,wherein the first digital display 2 is layered adjacent to the firstlaminate layer 41 opposite the hardened core 12. Similarly, the seconddigital display 3 is bonded to the hardened core 12 through the secondlaminate layer 42, wherein the second digital display 2 is layeredadjacent to the second laminate layer 42 opposite the hardened core.Thus, the first digital display 2 and the second digital display 3 arepermanently and strongly bonded to the hardened core 12.

In some embodiments, the hardened core 12 may comprise a plurality ofhardened steel layers 16, or more particularly a plurality of AR-500steel layers in the preferred embodiment. Each of the plurality ofhardened steel layers 16 is layered adjacent to each other in seriesbetween the first digital display 2 and the second digital display 3.

More particularly, in some embodiments of the present invention as shownin FIG. 5, the plurality of hardened steel layers 16 comprises a firsthardened steel layer 17, a second hardened steel layer 18, and a thirdhardened steel layer 19. The first hardened steel layer 17 is positionedbetween the first digital display 2 and the second hardened steel layer18. The second hardened steel layer 18 is positioned centrally along thethickness 13 of the mounting frame 1 between the first hardened steellayer 17 and the third hardened steel layer 19. The third hardened steellayer 19 is positioned between the second hardened steel layer 18 andthe second digital display 3. In some embodiments, the second hardenedsteel layer 18 may extend to the lateral boundaries of the mountingframe 1, while the first hardened steel layer 17 and the third hardenedsteel layer 19 may cover a smaller, more specific area, such as the areaoccupied by the first digital display 2 and second digital display 3, ormay match the coverage area of the second hardened steel layer 18. Insome embodiments, each of the plurality of hardened steel layers 16 hasa thickness of 3/16 inches, though the thickness of each of theplurality of hardened steel layers 16 may vary in different embodiments.Moreover, the thickness of the hardened core 12 may vary as desired invarious embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, thehardened core 12 has a thickness of ½″. In any case, the hardened core12 should be constructed of a proper material and with a properthickness to adequately provide ballistic resistance against a range offirearm or bullet classes, from small arms fire to 30-06 armor piercingrounds.

Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, themounting frame 1 further comprises a first fire-resistant glass layer 14and a second fire-resistant glass layer 15, while the plurality oflaminate layers 40 further comprises a third laminate layer 43 and afourth laminate layer 44. In some embodiments, the first fire-resistantglass layer 14 and the second fire-resistant glass layer 15 may beconstructed of a Keralite ceramic glass material that is a fully codecompliant fire protective glass-ceramic material able to resist hightemperature and thermal shock.

In the preferred embodiment, the first fire-resistant glass layer 14 isbonded to the first digital display 2 through the third laminate layer43, wherein the first fire-resistant glass layer 14 is layered adjacentto the third laminate layer 43 opposite the first digital display 2.Similarly, the second fire-resistant glass layer 15 is bonded to thesecond digital display 3 through the fourth laminate layer 44, whereinthe second fire-resistant glass layer 14 is layered adjacent to thefourth laminate layer 44 opposite the second digital display 3.

Thus, the first fire-resistant glass layer 14 and the secondfire-resistant glass layer 15 are the outermost layers of the presentinvention in the preferred embodiment. The first fire-resistant glasslayer 14 and the second fire-resistant glass layer 15 are preferablyrated to at least 1.5 hours of fire resistance. In an alternateembodiment, the plurality of laminate layers 40 may further comprise anouter shell laminate layer that externally encapsulates the entirety ofthe present invention, or externally encapsulates the hardened core 12,first digital display 2, second digital display 3, first fire-resistantglass layer 14, and second fire-resistant glass layer 14, as well as theaforementioned first laminate layer 41, second laminate layer 42, thirdlaminate layer 43, and fourth laminate layer 44, and any and allinternal electronic components.

The method of application of the plurality of laminate layers 40 mayvary. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of laminate layers 40is formed by injecting uncured liquid laminate resin between thecomponents to be bonded together. For example, the first laminate layer41 may be formed by injecting a quantity of uncured liquid laminateresin between the hardened core 12 and the first digital display 2. Theassembly is then left alone for a period of time so that the quantity ofuncured liquid laminate resin may cure into the first laminate layer 41,bonding and sealing the first digital display 2 and the hardened core 12together, or the assembly may undergo a particular conditioningtreatment to aid in the curing process, if applicable.

It should be further noted that the present invention, being a unitizedapparatus capable of plug-and-play operation, has at least oneelectrical interface or port traversing through the outer shall laminatelayer for any necessary electrical wiring, or through any other desiredlocation on the mounting frame of the present invention, in order topermit traversal of the necessary electrical cabling from the interiorof the present invention to a location suitable for connecting to anexternal or pre-existing wiring harness or other such connection means.

In some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise a firstinternal buffer 8 and a second internal buffer 9, as shown in FIG. 6.The first internal buffer 8 is positioned between the hardened core 12and the first digital display 2, while the second internal buffer 9 issimilarly positioned between the hardened core 12 and the second digitaldisplay 3. The first internal buffer 8 and the second internal buffer 9may provide additional bullet resistance to the present invention bypresenting an additional layer of material through which some amount ofkinetic energy is dissipated from a traveling bullet after penetratingone of the digital displays and before striking the hardened core 12. Insome embodiments, the first internal buffer 8 and the second internalbuffer 9 are each 1/16 inches in thickness along the longitudinaldirection between the protected side 10 and the unprotected side 11. Invarious embodiments, the first internal buffer 8 and the second internalbuffer 9 may be constructed of any desirable material, such as, but notlimited to, wood, hardened steel, or any anti-ballistic material such asthe anti-ballistic materials previously mentioned herein. In someembodiments, the first internal buffer 8 and the second internal buffer9 may correspond to the first laminate layer 41 and the second laminatelayer 42, respectively. In some embodiments, the first internal buffer 8and the second internal buffer 9 may be included in addition to theplurality of laminate layers 40, requiring two additional laminatelayers.

In some embodiments, the present invention may comprise a first speaker20, a second speaker 21, a first microphone 22, and a second microphone23. The first speaker 20 and the first microphone 22 are positionedadjacent to the protected side 10; more particularly, they are connectedto the protected side 10 in any desirable fashion, such as beingintegrated into the exterior surface of the mounting surface at theprotected side 10. In a similar fashion, the second speaker 21 and thesecond microphone 23 are positioned adjacent to the unprotected side 11.The first speaker 20, the second speaker 21, the first microphone 22,and the second microphone 23 are electrically connected to the powersource 7 and electronically connected to the processing unit 6. Thefirst speaker 20 and the first microphone 22 may form a first intercomunit positioned for use of individuals on the protected side 10 of thepresent invention, while the second speaker 21 and the second microphone23 may form a second intercom unit positioned for use of individuals onthe unprotected side 11. The first intercom unit and the second intercomunit may be configured to communicate with each other, and/or with anyother external entity, such as, but not limited to, emergency services,an administrator's or security guard's office, or other entities.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises atleast one communication device 24; more particularly, at least oneelectronic communication device. The at least one communication device24 is electrically connected to the power source 7 and the at least onecommunication device 24 is electronically connected to the processingunit 6, wherein the at least one communication device 24 is configuredto directly communicate with at least one emergency response entity.

More particularly, in some embodiments, the at least one communicationdevice 24 comprises a wireless communication device 25; moreparticularly, at least one wireless communication device 25. Thewireless communication device 25 is electronically connected to theprocessing unit 6, and the wireless communication device 25 iselectrically connected to the power source 7. In various embodiments,the at least one communication device 24 may comprise one or more ofvarious types of wireless communication devices, such as, but notlimited to, a wireless networking communication device for electroniccommunication over a WiFi network, a Bluetooth module for short-rangeelectronic connection with another computing device such as asmartphone, tablet, or remote control for wireless electronic control ofthe present invention. In some embodiments, a teacher or other use maybe able to pair their smart device with the processing unit 6 of thepresent invention in order to remotely control various functionality ofthe present invention.

In the preferred embodiment, the at least one communication device 24comprises a radio frequency (RF) transceiver 26. The RF transceiver 26is electrically connected to the power source 7 and electronicallyconnected to at least one emergency communication interface 27. The RFtransceiver 26 may operate on any suitable bandwidth, such as, but notlimited to, very high frequency (VHF), ultra high frequency (UHF), or800 MHz frequency bands, or other frequency bands.

In the preferred embodiment, the present invention further comprises atleast one emergency communication interface 27. The at least oneemergency communication interface 27 may be understood to be or includeone or more user-interactable elements through which a user such as ateacher may initiate some kind of emergency management process, orpredefined emergency protocol, either through direct radio contact withlaw enforcement or other emergency personnel, or through activation ofone or more alarms, sirens, flashing or strobing lights, or similarelements, or the like. The at least one emergency communicationinterface 27 is electrically connected to the at least one communicationdevice 24, and the at least one emergency communication interface 27 ispositioned on the protected side 10. The at least one emergencycommunication interface 27 is configured in the preferred embodiment tocommunicate with the at least one emergency response entity through oneof the at least one communication device 24 through any desirable means,such as, but not limited to, a two-way radio transceiver, hard-wiredtelephone line, or any other suitable electronic communication means.Multiple such communication gateways may be utilized in some embodimentsfor redundancy.

More specifically, in some embodiments, the at least one emergencycommunication interface 27 comprises an emergency trigger switch 28. Theemergency trigger switch 28 is electronically connected to theprocessing unit 6, wherein the emergency trigger switch 28 is configuredto initiate a predefined emergency protocol through the processing unit6, and the emergency trigger switch 28 is positioned on the protectedside 10 of the mounting frame 1. The emergency trigger switch 28 mayvary in nature, construction, and specific function in variousembodiments. In some embodiments, the emergency trigger switch 28 is apush button. By actuating the emergency trigger switch 28, a user may beable to directly and immediately communicate with entities such as, butnot limited to, police, building security, administrators, teachers, orother designated entity or entities. The predefined emergency protocolmay also vary in different embodiments. In some embodiments, thepredefined emergency protocol may include, but is not limited to,actuation of an emergency communication interface in order to contact anemergency response entity such as police or emergency medical services,initiating recording of either the first live video feed, the secondlive video feed, or both, activation of at least one light source,actuation of one or more intruder deterrents.

In the preferred embodiment, the present invention further comprises adoor locking mechanism 30 and a wireless signal receiver 31. The doorlocking mechanism 30 is laterally integrated into the mounting frame 1as is typical with interior doors and configured to be arrested by astrike plate or similar mechanism embedded in the door jamb.Furthermore, the door locking mechanism 30 may be electronicallycontrolled by the present invention, such that a motor is operativelyconnected to the door locking mechanism 30, wherein the motor isconfigured to actuate the door locking mechanism 30 between a lockedconfiguration and an unlocked configuration. The wireless signalreceiver 31 is electronically connected to the door locking mechanism30, wherein the wireless signal receiver 31 is configured to receive awireless unlock signal from an authorized entity and subsequentlyactuate the door locking mechanism 30 into the unlocked configuration,if the wireless unlock signal is received from the authorized entity. Inpractical application, various configurations of components may berealized in order to achieve the aforementioned functionality. In someembodiments the wireless signal receiver 31 may be directly connected tothe motor, such that receiving the wireless unlock signal through thewireless signal receiver 31 causes a circuit to close which deliverspower to the motor in order to unlock the door locking mechanism 30. Insome embodiments, the wireless signal receiver 31 is electronicallyconnected to the processing unit 6, which is electronically connected tothe door locking mechanism 30. Thus, after receiving the wireless unlocksignal, the wireless signal receiver 31 sends the wireless unlock signalto the processing unit 6, and subsequently the processing unit 6 sendsan unlock signal to the door locking mechanism 30.

In the preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises at leastone first light source 32 and at least one second light source 33. Eachof the at least one first light source 32 is connected to the protectedside 10, and each of the at least one second light source 33 isconnected to the unprotected side 11. Furthermore, each of the at leastone first light source 32 and each of the at least one second lightsource 33 is electrically connected to the power source 7 andelectronically connected to the processing unit 6. The at least onefirst light source 32 and the at least one second light source 33 maycomprise the same or different types and/or numbers of light sources invarious embodiments. In some embodiments, the at least one first lightsource 32 and the at least one second light source 33 each comprise anillumination lamp 37 whose primary purpose is to illuminate the field ofview of the first camera 4 and the second camera 5, respectively, foroptimal viewing conditions through the first digital display 2 and thesecond digital display 3. In some embodiments, the at least one firstlight source 32 and the at least one second light source 33 each furthercomprise an emergency indicator light. In various embodiments, theemergency indicator light may vary. In some embodiments, the emergencyindicator light is a red and blue strobe flasher 38. Preferably, the redand blue strobe flasher 38 is activated as part of the aforementionedemergency protocol initiated by a user actuating the emergency triggerswitch 28. The red and blue strobe flasher 38 is intended to provide awarning that an intruder is present near a certain area. In someembodiments, the red and blue strobe flasher 38 is only actuated ifmotion is detected in the unprotected area.

In some embodiments, the present invention further comprises a firstmotion sensor 34 and a second motion sensor 35. The first motion sensor34 is positioned adjacent to the protected side 10, wherein the firstmotion sensor 34 is configured to detect motion in an area adjacent tothe protected side 10. The second motion sensor 35 is positionedadjacent to the unprotected side 11, wherein the second motion sensor 35is configured to detect motion in an area adjacent to the unprotectedside 11. The first motion sensor 34 and the second motion sensor 35 areeach electrically connected to the power source 7 and electronicallyconnected to the processing unit 6. In the preferred embodiment, thefirst motion sensor 34 and the second motion sensor 35 are each apassive infrared (PIR) sensor, though in other embodiments, the firstmotion sensor 34 and the second motion sensor 35 may be realized in anysuitable fashion. For example, in some embodiments, a motion detectingsoftware application, algorithm, or other set of computer-executableinstructions is executed by the processing unit 6 on the video feedscaptured by the cameras in order to detect motion, and distinct motionsensor components are not needed. The first motion sensor 34 and secondmotion sensor 35 may be configured in some embodiments or situations toactivate video recording and activation of at least one light source ifan individual is detected passing by or approaching the presentinvention within a certain selected distance.

In various embodiments, the present invention may comprise variousintruder deterrents. One such deterrent comprised in some embodiments ofthe present invention is a high voltage electrode 36. The high voltageelectrode 36 is positioned adjacent to the unprotected side 11 of themounting frame 1. The high voltage electrode 36 is electricallyconnected to the power source 7 and electronically connected to theprocessing unit 6. The high voltage electrode 36 may be actuated by theprocessing unit 6 if the predefined emergency alert protocol isinitiated.

In some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise astorage compartment. The storage compartment may be positioned in someembodiments within the mounting frame 1, between the protected side 10and the unprotected side 11. An access opening or door may be positionedadjacent to the protected side 10 so that a teacher or other user mayaccess any items stored within the storage compartment. Items storedwithin the storage compartment may vary, and may include, but are notlimited, a two-way radio, a firearm and ammunition, pepper spray, taser,stun gun, knife, handcuffs, flashlight, or other self-defense items orother items.

The following is an alternative, exemplary description of the presentinvention intended to further illustrate the spirit and scope of thepresent invention, and is not intended to be limiting.

The present invention is a dual view virtual high security window thatis intrusion, bullet, and fire resistant. The present invention usesmonitors, a ballistic core, and additional electronic features forinstallation into doors and barriers.

A 911 emergency button for intercom communications could be integratedfor 911 calls to police, school security, admin, teacher, and otherdesignated persons. Such calls may or will be routed through phonelines, two-way radio, or simultaneously through phone lines, 2-wayradio, and a police alarm line. An emergency 911 button will serve as atrigger switch for security, police, or to any prescribe userresponsible to respond. Once the button is pressed, a person executedthe call will be recorded on video, and the door flashing red/bluestrobe will flash, the high voltage arcing electrode will start arcing,this will cause a delay to destroy the door lock by the intruder. Thecall will also activate simultaneously via intercom and 2-way radio sothat there will be a redundant route if one gateway fails.

A blue/red strobe light flasher is also integrated to give warning thatan intruder is present on a certain door area once the emergency buttonis activated. Blue and red is the code light for the law enforcer. Theseflasher lights on both sides of the door will be active once theemergency button is enabled.

One or more motion detectors may be integrated for video recording andlight activation if anyone is detected approaching the door within acertain selected distance. The motion detector function may be enabledor disabled at will in some embodiments, and is used to record themoving subject within the selected distance, in addition to being usedfor power saving and keep the video monitor on hibernate mode when notin use.

A broadband two-way radio and antenna system (VHF/UHF/800 MHz) is usedto simulcast the emergency to police, sheriff, security, administratordispatch, etc. via a 911 call button. The present invention can utilizeany existing radio (mobile or handheld) embedded inside and speciallywired for 911 dispatch.

A bright LED back up light may be included to light the surface withincamera view area during power failure, and can also be used as a regularillumination light during video recording.

A miscellaneous optional compartment may be included to house or mountthe following: a.) two-way radio, b.) gun and ammo, c.) pepper spray,d.) taser stun gun, e.) knife, f.) hand cuff flashlight, etc.

Further included may be: auxiliary cables, terminals, a cable for thepower source, video data input/output for IP remote monitoring. APPS,intercom audio in/out for phone and radio patching, door lock solenoid,alarm trigger for police department, remote programming, and otherfunctions can be remotely configured.

A remote UPS power supply for power source during power failure may alsobe included. A UPS power supply can be installed near the door or remoteand capable of back up power during extended time of power failure.Also, the door has an internal lithium ion battery and charging systemas an added back up power.

A radio detection unlock switch may be included, which will unlock thedoor at the entrance during emergency via radio signal on transmit. Theinternal circuit of this device will activate if radio RF signal ontransmit is detected. The circuit will activate on VHF/UHF and 800 MHzbands on close proximity. The circuit sensitivity can be adjusted from1″ to 12″. The door lock solenoid will open as long as the handheldradio is transmitting near the designated points of the RF device. Thisis another option for the responders (police, security, medics, etc.) toopen the door quick. Must be restricted to authorized person onlyaccess.

A Bluetooth transceiver may also be added for whatever purpose it mayserve. For example, to serve as an emergency door opening override.

The present invention is based on a with a standard full view 180-degreevision window. The present invention can be a complete unit for newconstruction, or a retro-fit unit for existing doors. The presentinvention can be fully contained within the standard door thickness. Thepresent invention can be on or two way. The internal security core canbe steel, fiberglass, ceramic, or alum composite as determined by weightrequirements. If the building exterior is breached, the presentinvention becomes the last line of defense. While there are severalchoices for the core material, the present invention focuses on the CMF,aluminum foam, as it provides high performance and reduced weight. Powerfor the present invention is low voltage DC. Special inside (protectedside), contains the access to the control panel. Electronic componentsare contained in this security storage area with room for a defensiveweapon if desired, and first aid kit. This substitutes for weaponstorage. Teacher is not required to carry a gun.

The present invention provides openness, safety, and comfort of astandard glass, door vision window, while protecting against intrusion,bullets, and fire. The present invention is a safety barrier. Thepresent invention can alert the school administration, the schoolsecurity guard. The present invention can call the police immediately,locates and identifies the specific classroom with a flashing alertsignal light and alarm. The present invention allows for voicecommunication within the room and the hallway. The present invention hasbattery back up in the event of power failure. The present inventionwill help the teacher protect students, without the necessity ofcarrying a weapon. The present invention will provide fire, intrusion,and protection against ballistic attack, up to and including, highpowered rifle, 30.06, AR-15, and armor piercing ammunition.

Security admin can open the door via switch lock/unlock feature. Anumber dial pad can also open and access the door by dialing a secretcombination number. A special designed RF detection system switch thatwould open the door when radio transceiver is located on transmit inclose proximity of the designated sensor inside the door. Example asticker or reflector in any portion of the door indicates the RF switchoverride.

The present invention can also be used in lieu of typical glass windowin vehicles.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. A high security two-way virtual cross-barrierobservation and communication device comprising: a mounting frame; afirst digital display; a second digital display; a first camera; asecond camera; a processing unit; a power source; a plurality oflaminate layers; the mounting frame comprising a protected side, anunprotected side, and a hardened core, wherein the mounting frameextends longitudinally along a thickness of the mounting frame betweenthe protected side and the unprotected side, wherein the protected sideand the unprotected side are positioned opposite each other on themounting frame, and wherein the hardened core is constructed of a bulletresistant and fire resistant material; the hardened core being connectedwithin the mounting frame between the protected side and the unprotectedside; the first digital display and the first camera being positionedadjacent to the protected side of the mounting frame; the second digitaldisplay and the second camera being positioned adjacent to theunprotected side of the mounting frame; the first digital display andthe second digital display each being connected adjacent to the hardenedcore through one of the plurality of laminate layers; the first digitaldisplay, the second digital display, the first camera, and the secondcamera being electrically connected to the power source; and the firstdigital display, the second digital display, the first camera, and thesecond camera being electronically connected to the processing unit,wherein the processing unit is configured to receive a first live videofeed from the first camera, receive a second live video feed from thesecond camera, display the first live video feed on the second digitaldisplay, and display the second live video feed on the first digitaldisplay.
 2. The high security two-way virtual cross-barrier observationand communication device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hardenedcore is constructed of a hardened steel material.
 3. The high securitytwo-way virtual cross-barrier observation and communication device asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting frame is configured tocorrespond to a standard thickness interior door.
 4. The high securitytwo-way virtual cross-barrier observation and communication device asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the thickness of the mounting frame does notexceed 1¾″ inches.
 5. The high security two-way virtual cross-barrierobservation and communication device as claimed in claim 1, wherein themounting frame is configured to correspond to a vehicular window frame.6. The high security two-way virtual cross-barrier observation andcommunication device as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the plurality oflaminate layers comprising a first laminate layer and a second laminatelayer; the first digital display being bonded to the hardened corethrough the first laminate layer, wherein the first digital display islayered adjacent to the first laminate layer opposite the hardened core;and the second digital display being bonded to the hardened core throughthe second laminate layer, wherein the second digital display is layeredadjacent to the second laminate layer opposite the hardened core.
 7. Thehigh security two-way virtual cross-barrier observation andcommunication device as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the hardened corecomprising a plurality of hardened steel layers; and each of theplurality of hardened steel layers being layered adjacent to each otherin series between the first digital display and the second digitaldisplay.
 8. The high security two-way virtual cross-barrier observationand communication device as claimed in claim 7 comprising: the pluralityof hardened steel layers comprising a first hardened steel layer, asecond hardened steel layer, and a third hardened steel layer; the firsthardened steel layer being positioned between the first digital displayand the second hardened steel layer; the second hardened steel layerbeing positioned between the first hardened steel layer and the thirdhardened steel layer; and the third hardened steel layer beingpositioned between the second hardened steel layer and the seconddigital display.
 9. The high security two-way virtual cross-barrierobservation and communication device as claimed in claim 1 comprising:the mounting frame further comprising a first fire-resistant glass layerand a second fire-resistant glass layer; the plurality of laminatelayers comprising a third laminate layer and a fourth laminate layer;the first fire-resistant glass layer being bonded to the first digitaldisplay through the third laminate layer, wherein the firstfire-resistant glass layer is layered adjacent to the third laminatelayer opposite the first digital display; and the second fire-resistantglass layer being bonded to the second digital display through thefourth laminate layer, wherein the second fire-resistant glass layer islayered adjacent to the fourth laminate layer opposite the seconddigital display.
 10. The high security two-way virtual cross-barrierobservation and communication device as claimed in claim 1 comprising: afirst speaker; a second speaker; a first microphone; a secondmicrophone; the first speaker and the first microphone being positionedadjacent to the protected side; the second speaker and the secondmicrophone being positioned adjacent to the unprotected side; the firstspeaker, the second speaker, the first microphone, and the secondmicrophone being electrically connected to the power source; and thefirst speaker, the second speaker, the first microphone, and the secondmicrophone being electronically connected to the processing unit. 11.The high security two-way virtual cross-barrier observation andcommunication device as claimed in claim 1 comprising: at least onecommunication device; the at least one communication device beingelectrically connected to the power source; and the at least onecommunication device being electronically connected to the processingunit, wherein the at least one communication device is configured todirectly communicate with at least one emergency response entity. 12.The high security two-way virtual cross-barrier observation andcommunication device as claimed in claim 11 comprising: the at least onecommunication device comprising a wireless communication device; thewireless communication device being electronically connected to theprocessing unit; and the wireless communication device beingelectrically connected to the power source.
 13. The high securitytwo-way virtual cross-barrier observation and communication device asclaimed in claim 11 comprising: the at least one communication devicecomprising a radio frequency (RF) transceiver; the RF transceiver beingelectrically connected to the power source; and the RF transceiver beingelectronically connected to at least one emergency communicationinterface.
 14. The high security two-way virtual cross-barrierobservation and communication device as claimed in claim 11 comprising:at least one emergency communication interface; the at least oneemergency communication interface being electrically connected to the atleast one communication device; the at least one emergency communicationinterface being positioned on the protected side; and the at least oneemergency communication interface being configured to communicate withthe at least one emergency response entity through the at least onecommunication device.
 15. The high security two-way virtualcross-barrier observation and communication device as claimed in claim14 comprising: the at least one emergency communication interfacecomprising an emergency trigger switch; the emergency trigger switchbeing electronically connected to the processing unit, wherein theemergency trigger switch is configured to initiate a predefinedemergency protocol through the processing unit, and the emergencytrigger switch being positioned on the protected side of the mountingframe.
 16. The high security two-way virtual cross-barrier observationand communication device as claimed in claim 12, wherein the processingunit is configured to receive at least one display message through thewireless communication device and display the at least one displaymessage on the first digital display and the second digital display. 17.The high security two-way virtual cross-barrier observation andcommunication device as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a door lockingmechanism; a wireless signal receiver; the door locking mechanism beinglaterally integrated into the mounting frame; and the wireless signalreceiver being electronically connected to the door locking mechanism,wherein the wireless signal receiver is configured to receive a wirelessunlock signal from an authorized entity and subsequently actuate thedoor locking mechanism into an unlocked configuration, if the wirelessunlock signal is received from an authorized entity.
 18. The highsecurity two-way virtual cross-barrier observation and communicationdevice as claimed in claim 1 comprising: at least one first lightsource; at least one second light source; each of the at least one firstlight source being connected to the protected side; each of the at leastone second light source being connected to the unprotected side; andeach of the at least one first light source and each of the at least onesecond light source being electrically connected to the power source andelectronically connected to the processing unit.
 19. The high securitytwo-way virtual cross-barrier observation and communication device asclaimed in claim 1 comprising: a first motion sensor; a second motionsensor; the first motion sensor being positioned adjacent to theprotected side, wherein the first motion sensor is configured to detectmotion in an area adjacent to the protected side; the second motionsensor being positioned adjacent to the unprotected side, wherein thesecond motion sensor is configured to detect motion in an area adjacentto the unprotected side; and the first motion sensor and the secondmotion sensor being electrically connected to the power source andelectronically connected to the processing unit.
 20. The high securitytwo-way virtual cross-barrier observation and communication device asclaimed in claim 1 comprising: a high voltage electrode; the highvoltage electrode being positioned adjacent to the unprotected side ofthe mounting frame; the high voltage electrode being electricallyconnected to the power source; and the high voltage electrode beingelectronically connected to the processing unit, wherein the processingunit is configured to actuate the high voltage electrode if a predefinedemergency alert protocol is initiated.